W.I.S.E. (Women in Successful Endeavors) ConnectHer Luncheon Series:

W.I.S.E. (Women in Successful Endeavors), presented by Advent Health is Women supporting Women quarterly networking brunch focused on guiding members to improve confidence, self-esteem, building relationships, cultivate determination and elevate potential.  
 

Topic: Strong Minds, Strong Women: Navigating Mental Health with Confidence

• Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1959 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL, 3282
• ​Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Time: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM

Dr. Priscilla Hill has a doctoral degree in Human Services Counseling and specializes in leadership and organizational management at Capella University. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling and specializes in Marriage and Family therapy from Liberty University. Dr. Hill also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and an Associate of Arts in Education. She is a master-level therapist who is also a certified master-level addiction professional in the state of Florida. Dr. Hill comes with years of experience in clinical and operational roles such as chief clinical officer, program director, lead therapist, compliance officer, utilization review director, and chart auditor. She has spearheaded multiple treatment centers in the United States in licensing and accreditation in the public and private sectors in the mental health and substance abuse field as well as insurance audits. Dr. Hill's primary goal is to provide quality care for individuals and families suffering in silence, ultimately making her a tireless advocate for clients and their families.

Panelists:
Melyssa Allen – Melyssa with a Why (Empowering Sustainable Health Transformations Through Lifestyle Medicine)

Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, is a double board-certified lifestyle medicine professional and health/wellness coach with over 15 years of experience in behavior modification. She received her Bachelors in both Biology and Psychology, along with her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights, Charge On!). Author and podcast host of Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, Melyssa's approach combines lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, and acceptance and commitment coaching to guide individuals, companies, and communities towards lasting positive health habits. As the founder of Melyssa with a WHY, LLC, she is a multipassionate entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring global positive lifestyle transformations. Her book empowers "Change Makers" to overcome challenges to behavior change through interactive exercises and goal planning. Melyssa contributed a chapter titled Prioritizing Well-Being for Healthcare Professionals in the textbook Mental Health and Wellness in Healthcare Workers: Identifying Risks, Prevention, and Treatment, showcasing her dedication to addressing unique challenges in the healthcare sector after working at local hospitals providing support to their healthcare workers throughout the pandemic. Through energy-filled speaker sessions, her community of readers and listeners, and supportive coaching experiences, Melyssa Allen strives to make a global impact by encouraging positive health behaviors to achieve lifestyle changes that last.

Jacqueline Mahoney - Pediatric Mental Health Navigator, Advent Health

Jacqueline Mahoney, MSW was born in New York and has practiced as a social worker for over 20 years. Her scope has included individual, family, and group counseling in community agencies from New York to Arizona and now Florida for the past five years. Service agencies ranged from outpatient to inpatient centers and educational institutions in primary, secondary, and college settings. Last year she had the opportunity to serve as a consultant at a youth camp in New Mexico to provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to increase Social Emotional Intelligence (SEI)for youth ranging in ages from 8 to 16. She is very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm for working with youth and guardians to Advent Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Department.

Amie Murakami - Ambassador for Be A Mindleader (Pediatric Mental Health)

Meet Amie Murakami, a dedicated mom, accomplished Human Resources leader, certified Life Coach, and proud Be a Mindleader Ambassador. Together with her daughter, Amie has transformed their personal tragedy into a mission to champion and support youth and teen mental health. They focus on navigating grief and understanding its profound mental and physical impacts, striving to improve overall mental well-being for others.

Lunch Buffet